University of Chicago
The University of Chicago's Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics seeks an Associate Professor to lead an independent research program in observational astrophysics focused on the origins of life, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the Chicago Center for the Origins of Life and related institutes. The role includes teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students, with a nine‑month academic appointment and a salary range of $135,000‑$150,000.
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
1890
The University of Chicago is a world-leading research university that advances field‑defining scholarship while providing a rigorous, transformative education to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It comprises a wide range of schools and research centers across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, law, and medicine, and actively promotes interdisciplinary inquiry and innovation. The university engages with the broader public through news, events, and outreach, and provides admissions, campus visit, and student resources for prospective and current members of its community.
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Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
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4.2 / 5
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